as in authors
a person who creates a written work
a writer who is still trying to get published
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Recent Examples of writers
Aging Bobby up to his early 20s and placing him in a culinary career as head chef at German Japanese fusion restaurant Robata Chane was one of the revival’s more satisfying updates, and Patterson says the writers were equally enthusiastic about the change.
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Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
24 June 2026
Every personal finance article is based on rigorous reporting by our team of expert writers and editors with extensive knowledge of personal finance products.
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Jasmin Suknanan,
CNBC,
24 June 2026
Detaille argues that the next wave of premium storytelling could come from pairing online-native creators with experienced film and television writers, producers and executives.
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Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
24 June 2026
The 2025-26 cohort completed 12 in-person sessions and experiences and eight virtual workshops, all led by and connecting fellows directly with working film and television professionals, including showrunners, writers, directors, producers, agents, and managers.
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Katie Campione,
Deadline,
23 June 2026
Most of its writers were men, and some of them seemed to relish their power.
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Willing Davidson,
New Yorker,
23 June 2026
Lowe alleges that Snyder Urman brought the dog into the writers’ room and said her children no longer wanted it, before pressuring him into caring for the animal for nearly a year.
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Deirdre Durkan,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
The lawsuit points to an incident in which Urman brought her dog into the writers’ room, declaring that her children no longer wanted it.
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Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
17 June 2026
Travel writers find joy in the emotional aspects of flying, like people-watching and the thrill of aviation.
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Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
24 June 2026
Every personal finance article is based on rigorous reporting by our team of expert writers and editors with extensive knowledge of personal finance products.
—
Jasmin Suknanan,
CNBC,
24 June 2026
Detaille argues that the next wave of premium storytelling could come from pairing online-native creators with experienced film and television writers, producers and executives.
—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
24 June 2026
The 2025-26 cohort completed 12 in-person sessions and experiences and eight virtual workshops, all led by and connecting fellows directly with working film and television professionals, including showrunners, writers, directors, producers, agents, and managers.
—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
23 June 2026
Most of its writers were men, and some of them seemed to relish their power.
—
Willing Davidson,
New Yorker,
23 June 2026
Lowe alleges that Snyder Urman brought the dog into the writers’ room and said her children no longer wanted it, before pressuring him into caring for the animal for nearly a year.
—
Deirdre Durkan,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
The lawsuit points to an incident in which Urman brought her dog into the writers’ room, declaring that her children no longer wanted it.
—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
17 June 2026
Travel writers find joy in the emotional aspects of flying, like people-watching and the thrill of aviation.
—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for writers
authors
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The authors of this piece — a former federal civil rights prosecutor and a private civil rights attorney — have used both causes of action to punish state officials who trample our rights.
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In the spring, when animals’ energy stores are low, navigating uncrossable fences can cause pregnant wildlife to miscarry and, over time, result in declining birthrates, the authors wrote.
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“Writers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/writers. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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